Recent News
Oct. 15, 2019
License offices awarded for their efforts to save and enhance lives
Sep. 19, 2019
DHSS Announces First Vaping-Associated Death in Missouri - Eighth Nationally
Sep. 18, 2019
Protect yourself and loved ones from the flu
Sep. 17, 2019
Missouri improves in America’s Health Rankings for women, infants and children
Sep. 12, 2019
Missouri health officials report confirmed cases of vaping-related lung illness
Sep. 12, 2019
DHSS is awarded grant from CDC to improve maternal health in Missouri
Sep. 09, 2019
Hepatitis A in Ava, Missouri foodhandler
Sep. 06, 2019
USDA recognizes Missouri agencies for exemplary support for breastfeeding mothers
Sep. 04, 2019
West Nile virus season is not over yet
Sep. 03, 2019
DHSS announces medical marijuana facility application count by facility type and grants waivers
Aug. 29, 2019
Hepatitis A vaccine now recommended for all children ages 2-18
Aug. 26, 2019
Missouri DHSS monitors recent severe pulmonary disease among e-cigarette users
Aug. 21, 2019
Over 400 cases reported statewide in hepatitis A outbreak in Missouri
Aug. 21, 2019
2,163 medical marijuana facility applications submitted in Missouri
Aug. 20, 2019
Protecting the health of our children and communities with back-to-school immunizations
Aug. 19, 2019
Missouri’s medical marijuana facility application window closes, over 2,100 applications submitted
Aug. 15, 2019
DHSS extends deadline for medical marijuana facility applications to better serve applicants
Aug. 13, 2019
Hepatitis A in Washington, Missouri foodhandler
Aug. 02, 2019
DHSS begins accepting applications tomorrow for medical marijuana facilities
Aug. 02, 2019
Changes in child care laws coming to Missouri this month
Aug. 02, 2019
DHSS begins accepting applications tomorrow for medical marijuana facilities
Jul. 30, 2019
Missouri adds legionellosis to list of infectious diseases that require reporting within 24 hours
Jul. 25, 2019
Missouri continues fight against opioid epidemic with innovative approaches
Jul. 18, 2019
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed
Jul. 10, 2019
Hepatitis A in Gray Summit, Missouri food handler
Jul. 01, 2019
Missouri WIC program goes electronic
Jun. 25, 2019
Missouri’s medical marijuana program continues to make steady progress Patient, facility application processes to open soon
Jun. 21, 2019
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Grant’s Farm in St. Louis Looking into Recent Illnesses Among Visitors
Jun. 21, 2019
Planned Parenthood Fails to Meet Basic Standards of Patient Care; License Renewal Denied
Jun. 20, 2019
Consumer advisory issued for Sunflower Sugar Art products
Jun. 20, 2019
Hepatitis A in Union, Missouri food handler Mass vaccination clinics planned
Jun. 17, 2019
License offices awarded for their efforts to save and enhance lives
Jun. 14, 2019
Online application process to open early for qualifying medical marijuana patients and caregivers
Jun. 13, 2019
Missouri DHSS submits Planned Parenthood's St. Louis facility Statement of Deficiencies to Circuit Court
Jun. 10, 2019
DHSS responds to misinformation in media related to abortion services in Missouri
Jun. 07, 2019
Planned Parenthood Contracted Lab Cooperates with Investigation
Jun. 04, 2019
Missouri medical marijuana sample application forms, instructions now available
Jun. 03, 2019
Investing in child care today for a brighter future tomorrow
Jun. 03, 2019
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 24, 2019
DHSS releases final rules for the implementation of Amendment 2
May. 24, 2019
DHSS encourages Missourians to stay safe during tornado and flood cleanup
May. 10, 2019
As many as 10 facilities could become licensed to test medical marijuana in Missouri
May. 09, 2019
Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
Apr. 26, 2019
DHSS announces number of medical marijuana facilities to be licensed
Apr. 11, 2019
DHSS releases draft application questions for medical marijuana facility licenses
Apr. 08, 2019
Missouri DHSS releases medical marijuana program updates
Apr. 04, 2019
Talking about organ and tissue donation
Apr. 03, 2019
Avoiding diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes
Apr. 01, 2019
Missouri celebrates National Public Health Week
Mar. 28, 2019
DHSS releases draft rules for medical marijuana facility evaluation criteria and testing facilities
Mar. 24, 2019
DHSS urges vigilance in flood-impacted areas
Mar. 22, 2019
Floodwaters could threaten quality of private water supplies
Mar. 18, 2019
As Spring rains arrive, so do the risks associated with flood water, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services warns
Mar. 15, 2019
DHSS releases drafts of rules for medical marijuana facilities
Mar. 15, 2019
Report explains contributing factors of senior food insecurity in Missouri
Feb. 21, 2019
DHSS recommends catch-up vaccinations
Feb. 21, 2019
DHSS continues collecting input on rulemaking process for medical marijuana program
Feb. 15, 2019
Hospital in Sweet Springs voluntarily suspends license
Feb. 08, 2019
Missouri's Child and Adult Care Food Program is available to many facilities